Question

In 3-5 sentences, describe how the international community and foreign governments responded to the Holocaust.(12 points)

Answer 1

The international community and foreign governments were slow to respond to the Holocaust, despite reports of atrocities being well-documented. Many countries, including the United States and Britain, were focused on winning the war and were hesitant to divert resources to help Jewish refugees. Some countries, like Switzerland and Sweden, provided refuge for Jewish individuals fleeing persecution, but overall the response was inadequate. It was only after the war ended and the full extent of the Holocaust was revealed that international condemnation grew and efforts were made to bring war criminals to justice.